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How to fix the faulty cooling on Windows PC?
My Windows PC has been experiencing serious overheating issues lately, with CPU temperatures spiking above 90°C even during basic tasks like web browsing, and the cooling fans seem to be running erratically or not ramping up properly under load. I have already cleaned all dust filters, reapplied thermal paste, and checked that all fans are spinning, but the problem persists, so I am looking for software-based fixes within Windows, such as fan curve adjustments or power plan tweaks, before considering hardware replacement.
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If you have a supported motherboard, you can use these tools to adjust fan curves.
Your Windows power plan directly influences how your CPU behaves under load and can affect cooling. A setting that limits the maximum processor state, for example, can keep your CPU from running at full speed, which reduces heat but might not be what you want.
